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AI Start-Up Perplexity ‘Raising $500m’ On $14bn Valuation
- AI start-up Perplexity is in talks for a $500 million funding round at a $14 billion valuation, led by venture-capital firm Accel.
- Perplexity, backed by Nvidia, has quickly grown since the launch of ChatGPT, delivering AI-generated search results compared to Google's technology.
- Perplexity is planning to launch its web browser Comet to rival Google Chrome and Apple Safari, facing challenges from news publishers for content usage.
- Apple executive Eddie Cue mentioned a decline in Google searches in Safari due to the rise in AI technologies like ChatGPT and Perplexity; OpenAI also enhancing search features.
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Is Google’s New “Logo” The Same Old G?
- Google recently rolled out a new gradient version of its decade-old flat-color “G” icon, which appears nearly identical to the old one.
- Although the change seems minimalistic, experts pointed out previous tweaks made to the iconic symbol since 2015.
- The new logo features a subtle ombré effect with red, yellow, green, and blue quadrants being blended together.
- The update is currently visible only on the Google app for iOS and Pixel phones, reflecting Google’s focus on AI-themed visuals.
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Google Messages missing contact photos? You’re not alone
- The latest Google Messages update introduced a bug causing contact photos to disappear for some beta users.
- The issue only seems to affect a limited number of users and is not widespread.
- Affected users can still see contact photos in the Contacts app, but they briefly appear in chat threads before defaulting back to the monogram.
- Some users believe the bug primarily impacts contacts who use an iPhone, as discussed on Reddit.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Slim or XL?
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, known for its slim design with a thickness of just 5.9mm, features top-tier specs like a Snapdragon processor and a 200-megapixel camera.
- In a comparison with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, concerns arise over the S25 Edge's battery capacity due to its slim profile.
- The design of the S25 Edge impresses with its slim build and lightweight, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL is bigger and heavier.
- The display showdown favors the S25 Edge for its higher resolution and pixel density compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
- In terms of performance, both phones offer flagship power, with the S25 Edge likely better at temperature management during gaming.
- The Pixel 9 Pro XL wins the battery and charging category with a larger battery capacity and faster charging speeds compared to the S25 Edge.
- Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL outshines the S25 Edge in the camera department with its versatile camera setup.
- Both phones run Android 15 but have different UIs; the Pixel provides quicker updates while Samsung offers unique features under One UI.
- The Pixel 9 Pro XL is priced starting at $1,100, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is priced at 1,099 British pounds, with availability from May 30.
- Choosing between the two involves considering preferences for design, battery life, camera quality, and pricing, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL excelling in battery power and camera capabilities, and the S25 Edge offering a sleek design and respectable performance.
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Samsung’s S25 Edge is a thin phone with two big tradeoffs
- Samsung has introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, a thin phone measuring just 5.8mm thick, excluding the camera bump.
- The S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and AI features, but lacks a telephoto lens and a large battery.
- Weighing 163g and with a thickness of 5.8mm, the Edge is slightly heavier than the regular S25, offering a slim profile compared to other Samsung devices.
- Despite its thin design, the S25 Edge may face challenges in marketing due to its appearance resembling a regular phone until held, according to The Verge.
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Google’s new AI Futures Fund turns on the tap for startup founders
- Google announced the AI Futures Fund, which will invest in AI startups at various stages, providing funding, access to AI models, and support from Google experts.
- The fund differs from traditional models by considering investments on a rolling basis, with no specific fund size disclosed.
- Google has already backed 12 startups through the program, including Toonsutra Inc., Viggle, and Things Inc., aiming to explore promising AI technologies.
- The AI Futures Fund is part of Google's efforts to support AI startups and trends, aligning with its goal to discover new technologies and attract more cloud customers.
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Sakana introduces new AI architecture, ‘Continuous Thought Machines’ to make models reason with less guidance — like human brains
- Tokyo-based startup Sakana, co-founded by ex-Google AI scientists, introduces Continuous Thought Machines (CTM) for flexible AI reasoning closer to human minds.
- CTMs enable diverse cognitive tasks without fixed parallel processing, instead unfolding computation per input/output unit.
- Each CTM neuron retains a memory for deciding activation, adjusting reasoning dynamically based on task complexity.
- CTMs differ from Transformer models by allowing neurons to operate on an internal timeline with variable computation depth.
- Sakana's aim is brain-like adaptability with competence exceeding human capabilities, using novel CTM mechanisms for reasoning.
- CTMs achieve competitive accuracy on benchmarks like ImageNet-1K, demonstrating sequential reasoning and natural calibration.
- Sakana AI's CTM architecture, though experimental, offers interpretability and adaptability across tasks like image classification and maze-solving.
- CTMs need further optimization for commercial deployment, demanding more resources than standard transformer models.
- Despite resource challenges, Sakana's open-sourced CTM implementation on GitHub encourages exploration and research across various domains.
- CTMs offer valuable trade-offs in trust, interpretability, and reasoning flow, making them a potential asset for production systems.
- Sakana's philosophy of adaptive models and transparency in AI development challenges the status quo, emphasizing evolution and collaboration.
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Switch 2 Will Let You Sacrifice Some Playtime To Keep Your Battery Healthy
- Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console will include a feature to protect the battery by limiting charging to around 90%.
- The optional battery preservation setting aims to extend the lifespan of the rechargeable lithium battery by preventing it from being fully charged.
- While sacrificing some playtime, users can benefit from better battery longevity and improved charge retention over time.
- The Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, and the battery-saving feature will provide users the choice to prioritize battery health.
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Google cofounder Sergey Brin settles with the family of a pilot killed in a plane crash
- A lawsuit over the fatal crash involving one of Google cofounder Sergey Brin's planes has ended in a settlement after two pilots died in May 2023 following a crash off the coast of California.
- The settlement, filed in the Superior Court of Santa Clara County on May 9, is pending finalization in about 60 days and involves Brin, his private family office Bayshore Global, and related entities.
- The lawsuit alleged negligence by Brin's entities that led to the plane crash due to a fuel bladder malfunction, causing the plane to run out of fuel and crash into the Pacific Ocean.
- Another pilot's widow had filed a separate lawsuit against Brin and Bayshore, with indications of negotiations in progress to potentially reach a settlement, as per filings from November 2024.
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Honor Announce ‘AI Image to Video’ for the Honor 400 Series
- Honor has introduced a new premium service called AI Image to Video for the Honor 400 Series devices, developed in collaboration with Google.
- The AI Image to Video feature utilizes Google’s Veo AI model to transform static images into dynamic video sequences with enhanced realism and accurate motion representation.
- Users can provide specific instructions to the AI, which intelligently processes the directives to create videos reflecting their creative vision in MP4 format or Moving Photo outputs.
- This premium AI feature is expected to excite younger users and offers quick video production with high quality output, though the pricing details are yet to be revealed.
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Google: Gemma AI Model Surpasses 150 Million Downloads
- Google's open-source AI model Gemma has been downloaded over 150 million times and has more than 70,000 variants on Hugging Face.
- Gemma, a series of lightweight, open-source models, was introduced by Google in February last year, aiming for a more efficient and portable AI solution.
- These smaller Gemma models have been proven to excel in reasoning, math, and programming skills compared to larger models like Meta's Llama-2.
- In related news, Google has been exploring placing ads within AI chatbot conversations to safeguard its ad search business dominance amidst evolving technology landscapes.
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Google I/O 2025: How to watch all the AI and Android reveals
- Google I/O 2025, the annual developer conference, is scheduled for May 20 and May 21, where major updates to Google's products will be announced by CEO Sundar Pichai and other executives.
- The conference is expected to focus heavily on AI, with Google's AI models like Gemini taking the spotlight, along with DeepMind's Project Astra and generative AI revolutionizing search showcased.
- Key theme includes AI integration across Google products; the event will consist of livestreamed keynotes, talks by Google executives on AI applications, and updates on Android, Chrome, and Google Cloud presented.
- The developer keynote on May 20 will focus more on technical aspects, while specific talks will cover the latest updates in Android, Chrome, and Google Cloud. TechCrunch will provide coverage of the event's major announcements.
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Google’s New Android Design Language has been Leaked | VBM
- Google's Android 12 introduced the 'Material You' design language, focusing on aesthetics and customization, enhancing consumer appeal and marketability against iPhones.
- The new design language signals upcoming features, potentially including security enhancements, indicating Google's long-term plans for the Android ecosystem.
- Material 3 Expressive, an evolution of Material You, will bring a more dynamic interface with bold shapes, colors, and motion to improve usability, set to debut with Android 16.
- Google's emphasis on design evolution hints at a closer integration of Android with ChromeOS and Android XR, aiming for a unified user experience across various device categories in the future.
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Google launches new initiative to back startups building AI
- Google has launched the AI Futures Fund, aiming to invest in startups utilizing AI tools from Google DeepMind.
- The fund will support startups from seed to late stage, offering access to Google AI models, experts, and Cloud credits.
- The AI Futures Fund does not have fixed application windows and considers opportunities on a rolling basis.
- Google.org has made previous commitments supporting AI talent and education, such as a $20 million cash commitment to researchers and the creation of a $120 million Global AI Opportunity fund.
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Nest announces end of support for Learning Thermostats
- Google's Nest has announced the end of support for first and second generation smart, WiFi-enabled Learning Thermostats.
- As of October 25, 2025, Nest's Learning Thermostats will no longer connect to or work in the Google Nest app or Google Home app.
- Third-party assistants and features such as Home/Away Assist will also cease to function.
- Users can still control the thermostats directly, and certain features like pre-set schedules will continue to work; Google is offering eligible users a discount on the fourth generation Nest Learning Thermostat.
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